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Manchester Library Notes | July 21

    Library Hours and Holidays On July 1 the MBTS Public Library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays until September.  A Look at The Life & Works of Agatha Christie …

Essex Library Notes |July 21

Library is closed Saturdays in July and August   Can you find Rosey the Racoon Each Monday Rosey will move to an Essex business, visible from the street. Call, email or stop by the library …

  Last Spring (2022) we agreed the grass in our backyard needed to go.  The mowing, raking, weeding, no longer were of interest!  The lawnmower was left at the end of our driveway and was …

Manchester senior citizens are invited to participate in the Massachusetts Farmer’s Market Coupon Program, hosted by SeniorCare, Inc. and the Manchester COA.  This program is designed to provide …

Dad has come with us to “the lake” for two weeks every summer for the past 20 years since the kids were little. Things at home have become more complicated, and I worry about how he will manage …

Senior Highlights | July 14

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please …

The Cricket – Senior Living

The Essex COA offers a variety of events and trips for seniors.  For further information or to sign up for an event, please call the Essex COA Office at 978-768-7932 or visit the Senior Center at 17 …

Pet of the Week: Cat Named Puppy

Spirit Cats are not for everyone, but they are very special cats for some.  They are Spirit Cats -- very shy with people.  They live in your home but are rarely seen -- especially by visitors.  …

The Essex Council won an award from the National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers for its “Veteran’s Gallery,” an exhibition program held during November 2022 honoring …

African Journals, Past and Present

Sometimes memories of the past can combine with thoughts inspired by recent events to form new insights.  This was certainly the case when I returned last month from a safari in Southern …

  Join Maritime Gloucester as we commemorate Howard Blackburn Day.  On Saturday, July 15, resident celebrities will recite select chapters from Joe Garland’s Lone Voyager book followed by the …

Essex Library Notes| July 14

Can you find Rosey the Racoon Each Monday Rosey will move to an Essex business, visible from the street.  Call, email or stop by the library to be entered into a lottery for a prize. Cut …

  “I know no better book on human rights than Reversing the Rivers. Schulz conducts a master class in both brilliant writing and being human.” – Sebastian Junger The Sawyer Free Library …

Manchester Library Notes |July 14

  Library Hours and Holidays On July 1 the MBTS Public Library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays until September.  Opening on Board of Library Trustees A mid-term opening has …

Karin Gertsch will visit the Manchester Public Library from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20 to read a selection from her first historical fiction novel and answer your questions about her journey from …

Senior Highlights | July 7

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please …

“I know no better book on human rights than REVERSING THE RIVERS. Schulz conducts a master class in both brilliant writing and being human.” – Sebastian Junger The Sawyer Free Library in …

Manchester Library Notes | July 7

    Library Hours and Holidays On July 1 the MBTS Public Library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays until September.  First Friday Movies Friday, July 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  …

Pet of the Week: “Spirit Cat”

Meet Hig, a 4-month-old spayed female who is house-trained.  Hig is a "spirit cat," very shy with people.  She may bond deeply with you or only just grant you the opportunity to touch her ... or …

Essex Library Notes | July 7

    Bunnies & Buddies Tuesday, July 11 at 2 p.m.  Join the Great Scott’s 4H club to meet and greet these sweet critters.  RSVP at the library website. Can you find Rosey the …

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